Gates of Discovery: The Rose and George Teller Preschool of Shaare Tefila strives to provide each child with a secure, caring and stimulating experience. It is our desire to help students use their innate abilities to create, imagine, explore and learn. Children are encouraged to consider their environment through interest-based research projects. Literacy, numeracy and creative expression are integrated into each of these projects. Teachers carefully listen, observe, and document children's work and the growth of community in their classroom. They provide opportunities for children to construct knowledge through discovery and to practice skills in authentic situations.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 38%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
varies dependent on number of hours child attends.
Admissions Director
Beth Adler
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gates of Discovery offer a summer program?
Yes, Gates of Discovery offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Gates of Discovery?
The application deadline for Gates of Discovery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Gates of Discovery is Washington Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oakdale Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakdale Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3425 Emory Church Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students
Norbeck Montessori Center
Montessori School
4500 Muncaster Mill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 924-4233
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 924-4233
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 136 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Patrick's School
(Catholic)
4101 Norbeck Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-9672
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-9672
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fredericksburg, VA (Headquarters)
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School ![Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School]( "Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School")
(Catholic)
17301 Old Vic Boulevard
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
4032 Blackburn Lane
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 570-0999
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 570-0999
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students
St. Patrick's School
(Catholic)
4101 Norbeck Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-9672
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-9672
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Fredericksburg, VA (Headquarters)
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-9112
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-9112
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakdale Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3425 Emory Church Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students
Norbeck Montessori Center
Montessori School
4500 Muncaster Mill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 924-4233
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 924-4233
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 136 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Patrick's School
(Catholic)
4101 Norbeck Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-9672
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-9672
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3421 Morningwood Drive
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 683-9200
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 683-9200
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13340 Leland Rd.
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 522-6000
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 522-6000
9231.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 872 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Poplar Tree Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
9232 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Lees Corner Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 814-8700
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 814-8700
9232.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
15301 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 802-7788
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 802-7788
9232.3 miles
Gr: PK | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Chantilly High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
9232.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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